| Upcoming Events |
| Online Calendar. These and more upcoming events, including requests for proposals and abstracts, are listed in a searchable calendar: http://www.healthandenvironment.org/cgi-bin/searchevents.cgi 1) Northwest Lawn & Garden Pesticide Summit Saturday June 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Seattle, Washington at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave NE
Sponsor: Coalition of Organic Landscapers
The goal of the summit is to create awareness of the health hazards and environmental degradation associated with pesticides, and to strategize ways to reduce their use, including changes in local policy, legislation, and pesticide-free public places. Our message: Take action to reduce the cosmetic use of pesticides in our environment, especially where children are most at risk. Lunch is included.
Price: $15; preregistration is requested 2) 2011 Environmental Summit: Air Quality and Public Health Monday June 6, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Indianapolis, Indiana at the Campus Center at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, 420 University Boulevard
Sponsor: IU School of Medicine's Department of Public Health, the Center for Urban Health at IUPUI, and Improving Kids' Environment
How does air quality affect the health of Hoosiers? Are there particular impacts on children or urban dwellers? What's being done to reduce air pollution and how will that impact our health and Indiana's economy? Topics will include 1) known health effects of air pollutants; 2) research on air quality and health, including multipollutant exposure; 3) effects of climate change on urban health; 4) Clean Air Act's major accomplishments in public health protection; 5) the current state of air quality in Indiana; 6) mercury deposition in Indiana; 7) economic impact of proposed national air quality standards; 8) air quality and children's health in Indiana; and 9) recent utility settlements and their impact on air quality. A box lunch will be provided.
Price: free, but a $20 donation is suggested 3) 12th Workshop on Brominated and Other Flame Retardants Monday and Tuesday, June 6 - 7, 2011 Boston, Massachusetts at Boston University
Sponsor: unknown
The program is posted on the website.
Price: free for graduate students, employees of government agencies or nonprofit organizations; $50 for others, including academia, business and consulting 4) Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access 2007 Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 - 8, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sacramento, California at the Radisson Hotel
Sponsor: EOS Alliance
Participants will gain basic to intermediate skills in using Microsoft Access 2007 to build relational databases for managing and mining their environmental data. This comprehensive class uses extensive hands-on exercises for in-depth use of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macro objects in Access 2007. These Access database subjects use real-world environmental examples with actual field data. No experience with MS Access 2007 is required; however, basic understanding of Microsoft Office software and basic computer skills are required. Continuing Education Units are available.
Price: $545 or $445 for employees of Native American tribes, nonprofits, and government agencies; students; and NAEP members 5) Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds Thursday June 9, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. St. Paul, Minnesota at the St. Paul Crowne Plaza Hotel
Sponsor: AAIDD Environmental Health Initiative
This postconference workshop will provide the most updated information on science, policy and costs of chemical exposures as well as on the state/federal partnership on TSCA reform. The workshop on the relationship between the prevalence of IDD and other health conditions and environmental exposures builds on the successful December '08 Minnesota conference. The workshop will feature nationally prominent speakers and those familiar with state developments: 1) David Wallinga, MD, MPA, from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) will tackle the science of exposures; 2) Leo Trasande, MD, MPH, from Mt. Sinai Hospital will speak on costs associated will present the national with ID/DD, with a response Kathleen Schuler, MPH, of IATP (Healthy Legacy) on the costs incurred by Minnesota; 3) pediatrician and expert on autism Anne Kelly, MD, MPH, will join Donna Ferullo, MA, director of program research at the Autism Society and Huda Farah, epidemiologist and contributor to the original Health Department study on a Somali cluster, in highlighting autism and special cases in Minnesota; and 4) Lindsay Dahl, of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families; Dan Endreson, MA, of Healthy Legacy and Kate Knuth, Minnesota State representative and sponsor of the Toxic Free Kids Act, will discuss the policy issues and legislative developments related to environmental exposures and the health impacts on those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).
Price: $75; register via the main conference page (scroll down to find the Environmental Health: "Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds" entry in the "Post-Con Meetings" section) 6) Cumulative Impacts on Health: New Community-Based Research Projects, Part 1 Thursday June 9, 2011 11:00 a.m. Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Sponsor: Collaborative on Health and the Environment
Multiple aspects of the environment in which we live, learn, work and play can impact our health. However, the general practice of governmental agencies and policymakers responsible for protecting public health and the environment is to focus on one factor at a time, and more specifically, one chemical contaminant at a time. For many years, the environmental justice movement and local communities have advocated for the consideration of multiple exposures and cumulative impacts in environmental policy and regulatory decisions. The emerging science, in fact, affirms what these advocates have been calling for-explicitly, the need to take into account interacting concerns, such as socioeconomic, nutritional and psychosocial factors along with multiple toxic exposures, if we are to improve public health. This conference call will feature researchers recently funded by the US EPA who are working with poor and underserved communities to determine how multiple stressors, such as hazardous chemicals, poor nutrition, and lower socioeconomic status, undermine their health as well as what interventions could be implemented to create healthier, more resilient communities. The call will last one and a half hours and will be recorded for archival purposes. This is the first call in a two-part series featuring EPA-funded researchers and their community partners discussing cumulative impacts research projects on a community level.
Price: free Contact: CHE, info@healthandenvironment.org 7) Children's Environmental Protection Alliance Community Forum Saturday June 11, 2011 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Semmes, Alabama in the meeting room of Semmes Branch of the Mobile Public Library
Sponsor: Children's Environmental Protection Alliance
At this forum, three speakers will make presentations: Claire Barnett will speak about the ABC's of environmental problems in schools ("Asthma, Bugs, and Chemicals") and highlight the simple prevention steps that schools can take to reduce risks and reduce costs. Dr. Anne Turner-Henson will give a presentation on the impact on child health from exposure to poor environmental conditions and hazardous chemicals and address need for prevention in K-12 schools, Head Start programs, preschools, and for special needs children. Nancy Swan, founder and director of Children's Environmental Protection Alliance and host of Children's EPA Community Forum, will make a presentation about her chemical exposure and injury, and injuries to more than two dozen schoolchildren during a roofing renovation project at the school where she was teaching school. Preregistration is not necessary, but is encouraged. Attendees may email questions and concerns in advance.
Price: free Contact: Nancy Swan, cepaorg@gmail.com 8) 2011 National Tribal Forum on Air Quality Tuesday through Thursday, June 14 - 16, 2011 Spokane, Washington at the Kalispel Tribe's Northern Quest Hotel and Casino
Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air & Radiation, co-hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the National Tribal Air Association
The NTF is a gathering of environmental professionals concerned about air quality in Indian Country. The NTF provides opportunities for discussion of budget and policy issues, as well as educational training and information sessions on a variety of air quality topics. All interested tribal environmental professionals, US EPA representatives, and members of national or local organizations with links to Indian Country are encouraged to attend. This conference is designed to allow attendees a venue to share with and learn from one another. The conference agenda will include 1) discussion of EPA's air quality management priorities, tribal air program budget forecasts and what tribes can do to make a positive impact; 2) trends in national air quality and public health impacts; and 3) the latest on climate change, indoor air quality, and more.
Price: free Contact: ITEP, 928-523-9555 or itep@nau.edu 9) Cumulative Impacts on Health: New Community-Based Research Projects, Part 2 Thursday June 16, 2011 11:00 a.m. Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Sponsor: Collaborative on Health and the Environment
Multiple aspects of the environment in which we live, learn, work and play can impact our health. However, the general practice of governmental agencies and policymakers responsible for protecting public health and the environment is to focus on one factor at a time, and more specifically, one chemical contaminant at a time. For many years, the environmental justice movement and local communities have advocated for the consideration of multiple exposures and cumulative impacts in environmental policy and regulatory decisions. The emerging science, in fact, affirms what these advocates have been calling for-explicitly, the need to take into account interacting concerns, such as socioeconomic, nutritional and psychosocial factors along with multiple toxic exposures, if we are to improve public health. This conference call will feature researchers recently funded by the US EPA who are working with poor and underserved communities to determine how multiple stressors, such as hazardous chemicals, poor nutrition, and lower socioeconomic status, undermine their health as well as what interventions could be implemented to create healthier, more resilient communities. The call will be recorded for archival purposes. This is the second call in a two-part series featuring EPA-funded researchers and their community partners discussing cumulative impacts research projects on a community level.
Price: free Contact: CHE, info@healthandenvironment.org 10) "The Toxies" Thursday June 16, 2011 4:00 p.m. PDT red carpet; 5:00 p.m. awards ceremony; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. afterparty Los Angeles, California and virtual at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood
Sponsor: Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy (CHANGE) and led by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles
"The Toxies" is a satirical awards ceremony highlighting "bad actor chemicals." This 2nd annual event, created by the statewide coalition Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy (CHANGE) and led by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles (PSR-LA), has now come together with groups across the country to share the concept of "bad actor chemicals" by bringing them to life with a Hollywood spin. Those who are not in Los Angeles at the time can host or join a remote viewing party.
Price: free Contact: see the Contact page 11) EH@Home Workshop Friday June 17, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bend, Oregon at Deschutes County Health Services, 2577 NE Courtney Drive
Sponsor: Oregon State University Environmental Health Sciences Center
EH@Home is a professional development workshop from the Oregon State University Environmental Health Sciences Center. EH@Home will focus on common environmental health concerns found in residential settings. Anyone who works in the residential setting or communicates with the public, older adults, families or parents is welcome to attend. OSU Faculty will present the latest research findings on key environmental health issues. Workshop participants will be able to recognize common problems, identify risk reduction strategies, and know when to use specialists for further assistance. Lunch will be provided along with a certificate of attendance.
Price: unknown; preregistration is required Contact: Naomi Hirsch, 541-737-8105 or naomi.hirsch@oregonstate.edu 12) National Environmental Health Association 2011 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Saturday through Monday, June 18 - 20, 2011 Columbus, Ohio at the Hyatt Regency Columbus (Arena District)
Sponsor: National Environemental Health Association
This conference is a nexus for environmental health training, education, networking, learning and advancement. Environmental health professionals attend to acquire practical and real-world information and expertise. A list of the educational tracks is on the website.
Price: see the Registration page Contact: NEHA, 866-956-2258 or staff@neha.org 13) 2011 National Healthy Homes Conference Monday through Thursday, June 20 - 23, 2011 Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center
Sponsor: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Healthy Homes, US Department of Health and Human Services, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Energy, US Department of Agriculture
This year's theme, "Leading the Nation to Healthy Homes, Families, and Communities," reflects the growing demand for building and sustaining housing and communities that are healthy, safe and green for America's families. The conference will offer over 100 educational sessions covering eight topic areas.
Price: see the Registration page Contact: 888-644-2586 or info@healthyhomesconference.org 14) Connect the Dots: An Early Learning Exchange Thursday June 30, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seattle, Washington at Seattle Public Library, Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 4th Avenue
Sponsor: Foundation for Early Learning
Join us for a cutting-edge event featuring brief lectures from education leaders and community advocates. Each will talk about their passion for early learning. With a high-pace format similar to the popular TED lecture series, speakers will give presentations ranging from 12 to 18 minutes in length on various topics related to early learning. This conference will bring together unique perspectives and encourage networking between speakers and attendees.
Price: $38 - $100; see the website for details Contact: Erin Okuno, 206-525-4801 x23 or erin@earlylearning.org |
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